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Title: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: Rob.Hall on December 04, 2007, 08:21:01 pm

Hi all,

What size van would you say would be acceptable to take a 400ltr tank and gear?

Been using a trolley system but have got so busy a van mount is my only option now.

Cheers.





 

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: East coast window cleaning Services on December 04, 2007, 08:24:23 pm

i bomb around in my escort 75 turbo diesel with no probs at all 400ltr tank strapped down no probs at all. Would love a bigger van but cant have everything

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: brightnclean on December 04, 2007, 08:35:18 pm

Fiat Doblo!!!   The best small van around!!  :)

Ideal for a flat 400 ltr tank. Other than that Citroen despatch/Peugot equivalent or the Fiat equivalent.. soz but I can't remember the other 2 names but they are the same van under different names.

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: Rob.Hall on December 04, 2007, 08:35:40 pm

Could do with a side door.

The boss wants a couple of seats in the back.........  ???

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Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: Rob.Hall on December 04, 2007, 08:42:47 pm

Thanks P.R + Bright and clean.

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: NWH on December 04, 2007, 09:00:27 pm

Doblo,connect LWB.

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: windowwashers on December 04, 2007, 09:25:02 pm

Quote from: P&R CLEANING SERVICES LTD on December 04, 2007, 08:24:23 pm

i bomb around in my escort 75 turbo diesel with no probs at all 400ltr tank strapped down no probs at all. Would love a bigger van but cant have everything

What payload does an escort have ???

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: MJH on December 04, 2007, 09:34:55 pm

ive got a (new shape) combo with a 375 litre tank, i don't normally fill it all the way up but it handles the weight with no probs and pulls up hills with excellent mpg!!

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 04, 2007, 09:43:51 pm

Doblo has a payload of 736kg - I use one with a 400L tank.

Mine is flat - I recommend an upright to give you more room for a hosereel at the back.

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: Nathanael Jones on December 04, 2007, 10:04:33 pm

You'll need a good bit of payload for a 400 ltr tank.
400KG for the water
40 kg for the tank and cage/straps
40 kg for a tank of fuel
90 odd KG for yourself
90 odd kg for a passenger
15 kg for your trolley
80 kg for assorted gear/ladders etc

755kg total,.. give or take.

I've got a 400 litre tank in a 600kg Pug partner,.. but never fill it to the top,... I'll be getting a bigger van soon!

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: Sir Squeaky on December 04, 2007, 10:17:25 pm

Escort can't cope with 400L tank and kit.

I had one and it wallowed, barely braked, and barely moved.
I squatted so much it looked like it was having a dump.

I wouldn't put half a ton or so in anything less than 1000kg payload.
No point straining something that can only take 7 or 800.

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 04, 2007, 10:20:50 pm

700/800kg payload and a 400L tank is fine if it is single operator.

Title: Re: what size van for 300/400ltr tank?
Post by: East coast window cleaning Services on December 05, 2007, 04:52:11 pm

Quote from: Squeaky Clean. on December 04, 2007, 10:17:25 pm

Escort can't cope with 400L tank and kit.

I had one and it wallowed, barely braked, and barely moved.
I squatted so much it looked like it was having a dump.

I wouldn't put half a ton or so in anything less than 1000kg payload.
No point straining something that can only take 7 or 800.

Yours must have been a bucket mate and a 55 model

mines a td 75 model can carry Gross Payload(Kg):   715 and drives in a straight line and dosent struggle